Particle | The Future of IoT | Zach Supalla

Particle, an integrated IoT platform used by more than 240,000 developers and more than 160 enterprise customers, has helped make countless innovations possible with its wide variety of system-on-modules, development boards, and more. Now the company hopes to bring the “it just works” experience it’s known for to Linux with Tachyon, a powerful 5G-capable single-board computer (SBC) that runs Linux and includes its own AI accelerator.

EdgeMethods | Award-Winning IoT Company Driving Digital Transformation, Energy Management and Operational Excellence | Stuart Lowe

Today’s manufacturers face immense pressure to meet a broad range of business objectives, including improving efficiency, reducing energy consumption,having full visibility into their data and reducing costs. However, many struggle with siloed data, outdated systems, and operational inefficiencies that hinder progress. These challenges, along with the growing need for real-time insights and predictive capabilities, create substantial barriers to achieving operational excellence. EdgeMethods addresses these issues by providing innovative solutions that integrate data, optimize energy usage, and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through advanced OEE AI, helping businesses overcome these barriers.

The Lake Companies | Making Manufacturing Easier…Forever! | Greg Lake

The Lake Companies knows that to achieve best practices, specific daily business processes must happen and be done as simply as possible, even without human effort. “That’s how we develop our ERP software products. We strive to completely transform internal business processes and revolutionize the user experience with our software,” says Greg Lake, President of The Lake Companies. “Building the support for best practices in our software allows our customers to achieve far more than they anticipated, while paving the way for growth into advanced IoT and Industry 4.0 technologies. Our Simple, Elegant, and Powerful solutions are built specifically for and seamlessly integrate with Infor’s SyteLine®(CloudSuite®) ERP.”

Omron Automation | A Leading Solution Provider in Industrial Automation | Robb Black

Omron Automation Americas is a division of Omron, an industrial automation leader that creates, sells, and services fully integrated automation solutions including sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, robotics, and more. Established in 1933, Omron’s team of more than 30,000 employees helps businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries around the world.

Gecko Robotics | Transforming the Manufacturing Industry | Ed Bryner

Sitting in the decommissioned elevator shaft of an old industrial warehouse in the historic Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA, Ed Bryner and a small team of mechanical engineers watch a robot scale old, rusted piping.
Using Industrial Automation to Revitalize Infrastructure
“We rely so heavily on so many of these industrial assets and a lot of them are getting really old,” said Bryner, Director of Engineering at Gecko Robotics. “You see it with bridges and roadways. But buildings, power plants, pipelines, and more need a lot of infrastructure inspections, too.”

Exel Computer Systems PLC | Offering A Comprehensive & Flexible Business Solution | Rue Dilhe

Exel Computer Systems plc was established in 1985, and today, the company is a leading force in providing comprehensive, AI-enabled solutions for manufacturing companies and field service providers. Exel serves an increasingly diverse customer base, which includes small, medium and large size companies. With hundreds of successful implementations and thousands of users in the UK and worldwide, Exel has a proven track record of working with some of the world’s most well-known companies.

Micro Estimating Systems, Inc | Empowering Manufacturers to Make Informed Decisions | Joseph Rose

Manufacturers often struggle with generating accurate and timely quotes, delaying customer responses and risking profitability. Traditional quoting processes can take days or even weeks, while customers expect responses within 24 hours. Micro Estimating Systems addresses these challenges with advanced software that allows users to generate highly accurate quotes in minutes. By integrating with shop-specific data and automating feature recognition, their solutions ensure precision and speed, empowering manufacturers to make informed decisions and enhance their operational efficiency.